Red camellia (Camellia japonica) cutting

Red Japanese camellia has glossy evergreen leaves and large red flowers in late winter and spring.

• Botanical name: Camellia japonica

• Type: evergreen ornamental shrub

• Height: 2–4 m

• Flowering: February–April

• Ornamental value: large red flowers

• Winter care: hardy to −15 °C — outdoors only in a sheltered spot, with winter protection

• Position: Partial shade, sheltered from wind

• Soil: acidic, humus-rich, well-drained — use ericaceous compost

• Planting: April–May, after the last frosts; plant at the same depth as in the growing medium and water thoroughly

• Care: water with lime-free water; protect with horticultural fleece in winter

• Pack: 1 rooted cutting in growing medium